Apply for Aging Well in Community grant program by November 16

The Government of Alberta launched a new grant program to help local organizations improve the lives of seniors by funding community-based initiatives that remove barriers and help seniors stay in their homes and engaged in their communities.

With an annual investment of about $1 million, the province will be funding projects that promote the safety and independence of Alberta seniors, aligned with at least one of the following four streams:

• Aging in communities
• Addressing ageism
• Social inclusion and engagement of diverse populations
• Elder abuse prevention

Collaboration, innovation, sustainability and evidence-based practices are the guiding principles of the grant and each project may receive up to $100,000 to cover its expenses. Municipalities, not-for-profit and research organizations are among the organizations eligible to be granted funding.

Application guidelines and details are available on the government's website. The deadline to submit a proposal is November 16, 2018.